psst...Jessica fans... **** It was the next day and Gabriel had been gone most of the morning. Even though he had just moved in and had his own house key, Jessica was still waiting for the phone or a knock on the door. She was eating breakfast with Mike, her nerves about destroyed. He didnt tell her he was going out anywhere. Mike kept kicking her legs under the table this Saturday morning, which helped nothing. Mike! Stop it! she finally yelled at him. He just looked at her. It was not her nature to yell at her kid brother, but she was so keyed up, she couldnt help it. Sorry, Mike mumbled, sensing her mood. Diana came over. Im sure hes fine, honey. He has a lot to deal with. In her head, Jessica ran over the connect-the-dots. His dad died, he had to get the rest of his stuff, deal with the legalities. In her heart, she bled for him a little. Out front, the door opened. Hey there! Jessica almost knocked her chair over racing. Where have you been? I was worried sick! I.... She stopped short when she saw him smiling at the doorstep. That in itself, was enough to pause her, but he was holding a box out to her. Gift, he nodded. In the early morning light, his eyes captured the light and made them almost liquid. Jessica felt a rush of love for him so strong she swayed. For me? This was all she could manage. Yep. Better open it now! He came more in the room as Diana drove by and russled his hair. You okay, Gabe? Yes, Maam, he smiled, giving her a kiss on her cheek. Even Diana blushed a little. Dude! Mike chimed, coming in on his walker. Hey, buddy, Gabe smiled. Jessica took the box and it moved. She looked at him with wide eyes. Whats in this? To this, Gabriel only smiled. She popped the lid and a kitten, maybe ten weeks old; looking as all kittens do with a cross-eyed look, looked at her and her pur-box went into over-load mode. Jessica squealed. Kitty! Gabriel smiled as he watched her pluck her new kitten out. The kitten immediately started climbing while still purring. Mike went up. Let me hold it to! Her, Jessica said defensively. She looked to Gabe for conformation. He nodded. Its a her. Jessica offered her to her brother, smiling. I will call her Precious. Gabe, Diane began. He hugged her. She is fixed and has all her shots. I figured Jess could use a buddy. Diana just shook her head. Gabriel went back to his car and came back with what seemed a ten-pound pack of cat food, a litter-pan, and litter. By now, Mike was happily splayed on the floor playing cat-games.
Posted on: Fri, 16 Jan 2015 04:36:18 +0000